County Zoning Ordinance

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I've snipped the actual language from the County zoning ordinance that

prohibits livestock (even one chicken!!) on parcels less than four acres (see

below).

I wonder why a County with such a strong " pioneer " and self-sufficient history

would turn its back on the folks who want a milking goat or three chickens? The

sad thing is that my home town of ndale is in County!

Perhaps the County Commissioners would care to weigh in on the logic behind

the following ordinance? Unfortunately, only Commissioner Heeter listed an email

address. I wonder if the County Zoning Ordinance trumps the Declaration

of Independence, which set forth the premise that we are endowed with " certain

unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of

Happiness " .

Ordinance Below

Chaunce Stanton

ndale High School Alumnus

and ndale Chapter of the Future Farmers of America

714.2 Livestock and Animals

(1) In all Zoning Districts, livestock, poultry and farm animals shall not be

allowed on any lots or parcels smaller than 4 acres. On lots larger than 4 acres

in the A/R, R-1, R-2, R-2(a), R-3, S-1, S-2, S-3 and W districts, animals shall

be allowed at a maximum density of 1/2 animal unit per acre. Parcels in the A/R

District and all Residential Districts are limited to less than 10 animal units

total regardless of acreage. These restrictions shall not apply to normal farm

operations existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance or to farms in the

AG District on parcels over 10 acres in size. Livestock shall include those

animals listed in Section 302(3)b except for dogs, cats and rabbits as domestic

pets.

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